The Vig Fillmore

This is a really great place to go on a date or in a large group of friends. There is both indoor and outdoor seating and a full open bar. On Saturday night they had a DJ as well who was playing music in the background but it wasn’t so loud that you couldn’t hear the person next to you. The service is very good and there is a wide array of drinks from the bar. The only thing that was a little subpar was the quality of the food. The fish tasted a little bit old and some of the food was overcooked. However I did have a very good experience and would consider trying it again

Are you kidding me Waited an hour to get get a table. Then another 15 minutes and never got waited on. We won’t be back!!! WTF

SARA WAS AWESOMEEEEEWEW SAUCE. The best waitress EVER. She handled our party like a BOSSS… Love her next time I come she definitely will be requested.

The Vig is my favorite place ever! I was so bummed out when they told me they didn’t have any gluten free buns. I have an allergy & I always look forward to coming here for a good meal. It makes me nervous to come back if they aren’t always going to have the items on the menu.

My advice to waiters/​waitresses: if you want a good tip, be a good waiter/​waitress. This place was pretty busy but if I see my waiter being attentive to all other tables around me except mine that deserves a low tip. He acted like he was super busy but when he got to our order he didnt even let me finish telling him my order. He checked on us once and didn’t give eye contact. Other tables he stopped, leaned over on a chair to engage in conversation. The food was great! Steak was a little too rare but everything was fine. Hopefully a better waiter next time.

I love this place. K had her work Christmas party here. Our server was Chad. He was awesome. The party was out on the patio. There were plenty of heatlamps in use so all in all it was fairly pleasant.
For the party goers there was Guacamole, Mini Burgers and Bruschetta. There might have been other food that was gone before we got there. Of the food we got to taste, the Guacamole was amazingly good. Spicy, but good. The little burgers were fine as well.
Beautiful Patio. Great Service. Good Food. Fair Prices. 4 Stars.

I love this place!!! Ive been going here for years then I moved to Kentucky and I miss it so much. I’ve had dates here, I’ve gotten take out here, and I’ve taken my favorite teacher here for lunch.
I HIGHLY recommend the vanilla braised short rib tacos.
But the best and I mean THE BEST thing on this menu is the shrimp Pad Thai with extra lime. With a big ol peace of bread pudding. So amazing.
The servers know you by name, everyone is so nice and accommodating. And the back patio is amazing.

I wanted to give this place more stars because the waiter was nice and it seemed to have a good atmosphere. However it was a bad experience overall as my friend is visually impaired and the hostess told us that we couldn’t sit inside because she had a dog, even after we explained that it was a service dog for the blind. We told her she was wrong so she deliberately sat us in a corner table that was next to the back door with flies coming in and swarming around us. It was obvious she wanted to seat us as close to the outside as possible.
The girl was young so she prob just didn’t get it and wasn’t educated on this matter, but when we brought it to the managers attention she was apologetic but said there prob weren’t any booths available. I felt like she could have done more. My friend handles her disability very well and never expect better treatment than anyone else. She just expects to be treated the same, as she should since it’s the law. The entire situation sort of ruined what could have been a nice dining experience.
As for the food: we both got eggs Benedict for brunch. The presentation was nice and it tasted fresh but was lacking in flavor.

LOst in PhOenix and lOoking fOr a late dinner, an advice sent me to the VIG.
Wasn’t there for an ambiance but for fOod and i finally had bOth.
I went for a Pad Thai Shrimp bOwl. Really nice but it came on a family size! Brought back half on a doggy bag which finished offerwd to an hOmeless personn on the street.
I also had a glass of wine Reberly. And repeated it with the brOwnie desert (shared with my cOlleague but nOt finished either!)
Gret place to stay, i believe it might be crowded during the weekend.
I’ll definitively come back on my next trip!

The food was great! I got the Mac and cheese which was amazing. But our server (Kayla) was really rude from the moment we sat down. There was a party of 20 college girls more than half were not even old enough to drink let alone pick up the entire tab when we were finished. The server assumed that one individual would pick up the tab once we were finished dining. When we explained we would all be on separate tabs she gave serious attitude and told us it would take her a long time. 20 minutes later we finally got our tab…
I would come back again! But specifically request to not have this server EVER AGAIN.
PS. i wrote this entire Unilocal as we waited a century.

I still love the Vig. Probably always will.
One of the best Happy Hours in town, and the $ 5 burger annihilates anything you’ll find on the menu at say, Red Robin.
Love the patio, as do the kids. The service is always good, and the scenery pleasant. Keep it up guys, you’re doing great!
P. S. the credit code THE VIG gets you $ 20 off your first Lyft ride.

The Vig (any location) has yet to fail me. LOVE LOVE LOVE that their kitchen is open late, even on Mondays when most of our favorite spots downtown are closed. Their late night menu consists of all of their best dishes: nachos, the trifecta (sliders, FAVE), posole, chips & guac, big bowl (fries or onion rings, or mix!), street tacos and more. The thing we cannot go there without ordering: the VINGS (Vig’s hot wings). Please do yourself a favor and order these. The back entrance that goes straight to the patio of ample tables, bar, fire place, and corn hole is a very inviting and chill atmosphere. Don’t forget to use the trivia cards and play with whoever you’re with and ditch your phone! Staff is awesome and service is always great. Love the Vig.

How disappointing! The menu apparently just changed and on top of that NO MORE ENDLESS MIMOSAS! This is my neighborhood, I work, play and eat here. There are so many great options, sadly this is not one. At least the bartender was friendly! The rest of the staff never said a word to us. That bartender needs a raise!
Oh and if you want a good stomach ache try the tortilla hangover thing. They claim it had pork, but I had one shred of pork. BLEH!

Sorry, but I can’t find fault with anything about this place. Numerous seating areas to accommodate your desire for music volume. Great brunch menu. Service was superb with personality and attentive care for our needs. It was a friend’s birthday and they were given a nice birthday treat without request. The bar is nice, multiple areas to sit. Huge patio in front and back. I have been to all the Vigs and this might be my new fave. I didn’t see the corn hole, though. Might have to hit the 16^th street location for that…
We all love the food, the Vig burger was perfect. Personally, I usually go with the Asian chili wings. Sweet and sour and just enough heat.

Excellent service, good food, fun atmosphere.
This place has quite a few options for veggie and meat eaters alike.
I have been here during happy hour about four times in the last four months. Most of the food I’ve ordered has been great. The edamame is as usual — salty and basic. The chips and guac are excellent! The flatbreads are just meh — no flavor /​boring! The mac and cheese is creamy and delicious! I tried the fish tacos — they come with a lot of tacos! There were four tacos that included fish, slaw, and some dipping sauce. Each taco was double wrapped. It was very filling.
The sangrias are in pink, white, and red. All three are super tasty.
Service: Excellent, quick and friendly!
Parking: street parking and valet.
One time, and organization in which I’m involved had an event here. It was Ok but kind of a pain, since more people we were expecting showed up. I think the Vig was annoyed with us but tried to accommodate.
Sometimes
has deals here — go for it!

The perfect spot for a Sunday brunch with friends. Been here a couple times when I was in town and it’s been one of my favorite spots so far. They have a great menu selection for whatever you’re in the mood for and to top it all off, $ 4 Tito’s on Sundays! You can order a $ 4 Tito Bloody Mary Bar. It’s ahhhmazing. Can I have some bloody mary with my bacon?
Loved everything we ordered, they also have great coffee for those coffee snobs. The only thing I do not like so much are their sweet potato fries. Both times ordering them, they were too soggy for my taste. But I love their greek salad which is what I always order.
Great service both times, love the atmosphere of this place. During Spring, there is DJ/​live music in their patio area around 10am, which makes the place super fun. There is also an outside bar. Too bad it’s so freaking HOT in the Summer that it’s pretty much impossible to sit outside at all.

Pozole pozole pozole pozole. Pozole pozole pozole. POZOLE!
I say that as a person who loves to eat vegetarian, but the pozole is messed up it’s so good. I’ll be honest, I’ve not explored much beyond the pozole on the menu because economically it’s hard to justify. This massive bowl of pozole is such a cost-​effective deal, full of broth, pork, veggies and goodness, it seems like a waste of money to spend even the same amount on a sandwich, let alone more. I’m sure they’re fine, but you get my point.
The fries are okay. Just okay.
A foodie’s tour of Phoenix wouldn’t be complete without a bowl of the pozole, and neither would an architect’s. The Vig Fillmore is housed in a historic building in downtown Phoenix with a massive patio that actually economizes on its space with room for both seating and play. Speaking of play, there are trivial pursuit cards at all the tables, which can be nice on a busy morning when the service staff is taking a while (This is not a complaint. The place just get’s busy because, you know, it’s got good food.)
The wine menu here is VERY good, with a selection that rivals some of Phoenix’s actual wine bars while also trafficking in better food and lower prices. Their specialty cocktails are also inventive and tasty and the beer selection robust.
tl;dr This place doesn’t advertise itself as the place to be, but it really kind of is. It’s got a great vibe for hanging out and plenty of reasons to stay a while.

Six of us came to this Vig’s location for happy hour, and it turned out to be a decent lounge for group gatherings. The premise was aesthetically pleasing. From the inside out, the three dining areas started from the indoor bar, an enclosed dining space, and then the spacious outdoor patio. People can come for happy hour from 3−6pm, Monday through Friday. TVs were available by the bars, as well as lives music performances later in the evening. The loungy atmosphere was relaxing, casual, and fun.
The Guac & Chips ($ 5) came with a basket of warm chips that came with refills, fresh guacamole, and pico de gallo. The consistency of the guacamole was thick, creamy, with solid textures. It could use some chopped jalapeño, but otherwise it was a good value item.
The eight-​piece Hot Wings ($ 6) were grilled to perfection, with a firm meaty bite and sweet BBQ flavors that soon kicked in. The blue cheese dip was unnecessary, especially when the wings were not spicy at all. It was another good item to share.
The Fish Tacos ($ 6.5) came with double deck tortillas that were layered with blacken white fish, spicy slaw, pico de gallo, and tomatillo-​avocado salsa. The fish was meaty, blackened with good flavor, but the spicy elements were again missing. The tomatillo-​avocado salsa was a good addition, but the flavors could use a lift with a spicy citrus kick. Again, like other dishes, the food was good to share, but the flavors were kept too safe without any sort of risk-​taking.
The Hummus ($ 8) turned out to be the most disappointing dish on the evening. It came with roasted garlic and siracha hummus that failed to distinguish from one to the other. The small, triangular pitas were served warm, but they were also stiff to the point it was crunchy. Epic fail, this was not a dish I would get again.
Overall, like many lounges, food was second nature when you have a wide array of drinks and great company. Service unfortunately was a hit or miss. However, the low-​risk prices, along with the décor and ambiance culminated an enjoyable evening. Based on other reviews, I suggest for people to grab dinner elsewhere before coming here for a nightcap. Great for groups, I would return when I have out of town guests or special gatherings.

What can I say? A fan at first sight! Patio presence!
Immediately the option of outside was my only requirement because I heard the food here is incredible. So here we are. We ordered a sandwich and a specialty dish off the Vig menu.
The first was the Vanilla braised short rib tacos — on flour tortillas w/​Asian sweet glaze, house made Kimchi, spicy aioli and crispy shallots ($ 15). I thought the flavor had a good mix of flavor and balance with the sweet Asian glaze on the short rib counterbalanced with the Kimchi spice and subtle flour tortilla and then finally an added crunch from the fried shallots. Definitely squeeze some lime juice onto your taco because there’s a lot of sweetness in the glaze. Overall a yummy taco.
The second dish was the Prime Vig Dip — sliced medium rare beef, smoked gouda, grilled onions, chipotle mayo au jus ($ 14). Oh and also with an included side — onion rings today. The onion rings were huge and expected to taste just as it would… greasy goodness. The sandwich was meaty and moist and really worked nicely with the melted cheese and sauce. You can’t go wrong with sauce and especially if cheese is one of the ingredients in a sandwich. Dipped in the au jus… mmmmmm.
These were great suggestions! I would love to come back and try another top 2 entrée.

I had the pleasure of eating here for both Sunday Brunch and dinner during my week long business trip to Phoenix.
Tucked just a few blocks off the beaten path, this is an ideal spot to get away from the normal city dining, maybe even feel at home. You have the option for in or outdoor seating, either way you’re going to have good service and great food.
Brunch has your typical bloody mary bar and bottomless mimosas but they have a unique menu with a lot of homemade, freshly sourced ingredients. I tried the corned beef hash with poached eggs. I’ll openly admit that for right or wrong, I’m normally a fan of the canned cbh, so this was a dish outside of my comfort zone and I really enjoyed it. The only down side was that the whites of my eggs were a tad undercooked… so when I discovered the gelatin like substance l was done. Luckily I had already ate my fair share.
Although I loved brunch scene, I have to say that I enjoyed dinner a bit more. Our small group sat outside on a mild evening to enjoy some company, beers and dinner. I went pretty basic and got the cheeseburger. As basic as it may be as a choice, it wasn’t in flavor. I really enjoyed it as well as the skinny cut fries. They also have a decent beer selection.